Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung WB700

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung WB700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was revealed 2 years after the WB700 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR800 scores against the WB700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Samsung WB700. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 has external measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung WB700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the WB700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and WB700 is 91 and 98 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and WB700.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR800 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR800 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.